UK firms exposed by simulated attacks on satellites, subsea cables and financial infrastructure
Lockheed martin cybersecurity
UK firms exposed by simulated attacks on satellites, subsea cables and financial infrastructure
How a new FCS exercise brought financial firms and the MoD together to gain a better understanding of modern threats to British financial services and how to better prepare.
Defence

8 Sep 2026

SaxaVord secures £60m funding to expand its launch capability
SaxaVord Spaceport, Shetland
SaxaVord secures £60m funding to expand its launch capability
Operating the only licensed vertical launch spaceport in the UK, SaxaVord is looking to advance its launch capability with fresh funding from the UK Government and private investors.
Space

8 Sep 2026

Hundreds of UK offshore workers face helicopter travel ban under new weight limit
Helicopter Safety
Hundreds of UK offshore workers face helicopter travel ban under new weight limit
Hundreds of UK offshore workers could lose access to helicopter transport from November as a new 124kg safety limit becomes mandatory across the sector.
Focus

8 Sep 2026

CILT(UK) calls for coordinated UK airports strategy
Heathrow
CILT(UK) calls for coordinated UK airports strategy
In its response to the draft HENPS (Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement) consultation, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT UK) has called for the transformation that has taken place across UK aviation to be recognised with a policy fit for all UK airports, not just Heathrow.
Aerospace

7 Sep 2026

UK Army pauses non-essential training exercises amid budget pressures
British Army
UK Army pauses non-essential training exercises amid budget pressures
The British Army has paused some non-essential training exercises for UK-based units while protecting operational preparation, amid budget pressures.
Defence

7 Sep 2026

Metropolitan Police Force expands its fleet of crime-fighting e-bikes
Met Sur-Ron eBikes at New Scotland Yard
Metropolitan Police Force expands its fleet of crime-fighting e-bikes
As it continues to address the challenge posed by criminals using e-bikes and mopeds to commit crime and evade the law, the Metropolitan Police Force has substantially increased its own fleet of Sur-Ron e-bikes, to tackle the perpetrators.
Security

31 Aug 2026

SaxaVord secures £60m funding to expand its launch capability
SaxaVord Spaceport, Shetland
SaxaVord secures £60m funding to expand its launch capability
Operating the only licensed vertical launch spaceport in the UK, SaxaVord is looking to advance its launch capability with fresh funding from the UK Government and private investors.
Space

8 Sep 2026

CILT(UK) calls for coordinated UK airports strategy
Heathrow
CILT(UK) calls for coordinated UK airports strategy
In its response to the draft HENPS (Heathrow Expansion National Policy Statement) consultation, the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport in the UK (CILT UK) has called for the transformation that has taken place across UK aviation to be recognised with a policy fit for all UK airports, not just Heathrow.
Aerospace

7 Sep 2026

BBGA’s Lindsey Oliver honoured as Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
Lindsey Oliver
BBGA’s Lindsey Oliver honoured as Fellow of the Royal Aeronautical Society
The Royal Aeronautical Society (RAeS) has bestowed Fellowship (FRAeS) status on Lindsey Oliver, Managing Director of the British Business & General Aviation Association (BBGA), recognising her significant contribution to general and business aviation across the UK.
Aerospace

7 Sep 2026

CAA backs plan to open UK airspace to stratospheric aircraft
CAA offices Gatwick
CAA backs plan to open UK airspace to stratospheric aircraft
World Mobile Stratospheric will lead a CAA-funded project to develop the airspace framework needed for routine high-altitude aircraft operations above the UK.
Aerospace

7 Sep 2026

SaxaVord secures £60m funding to expand its launch capability
SaxaVord Spaceport, Shetland
SaxaVord secures £60m funding to expand its launch capability
Operating the only licensed vertical launch spaceport in the UK, SaxaVord is looking to advance its launch capability with fresh funding from the UK Government and private investors.
Space

8 Sep 2026

UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy as threats in orbit grow
View of the UK from the International Space Station.
UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy as threats in orbit grow
The UK will invest more than £3 billion in military space capabilities under a new £7.8 billion strategy covering defence, security and connectivity.
Space

8 Sep 2026

Wales aerospace, defence, security and space sectors add £2bn to economy
Welsh flag
Wales aerospace, defence, security and space sectors add £2bn to economy
According to new ADS data, Wales’ aerospace, defence, security and space industries contributed £2 billion to the economy in 2025, and supported more than 18,500 highly skilled jobs.
Insights

3 Sep 2026

UK firms exposed by simulated attacks on satellites, subsea cables and financial infrastructure
Lockheed martin cybersecurity
UK firms exposed by simulated attacks on satellites, subsea cables and financial infrastructure
How a new FCS exercise brought financial firms and the MoD together to gain a better understanding of modern threats to British financial services and how to better prepare.
Defence

8 Sep 2026

UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy as threats in orbit grow
View of the UK from the International Space Station.
UK unveils £7.8bn space strategy as threats in orbit grow
The UK will invest more than £3 billion in military space capabilities under a new £7.8 billion strategy covering defence, security and connectivity.
Space

8 Sep 2026

UK Army pauses non-essential training exercises amid budget pressures
British Army
UK Army pauses non-essential training exercises amid budget pressures
The British Army has paused some non-essential training exercises for UK-based units while protecting operational preparation, amid budget pressures.
Defence

7 Sep 2026

UK firms exposed by simulated attacks on satellites, subsea cables and financial infrastructure
Lockheed martin cybersecurity
UK firms exposed by simulated attacks on satellites, subsea cables and financial infrastructure
How a new FCS exercise brought financial firms and the MoD together to gain a better understanding of modern threats to British financial services and how to better prepare.
Defence

8 Sep 2026

NeuralTrust opens London office to tackle AI security risk in the UK
NeuralTrust founders Joan Vendrell (CEO), Victor Garcia (CTO) and Alejandro Domingo (COO). Photo: NeuralTrust
NeuralTrust opens London office to tackle AI security risk in the UK
As UK enterprises race to move their AI agents into production faster than most security teams can govern them, NeuralTrust has deepened its UK presence to help address the associated risks, with the opening of a new London office.
Security

8 Sep 2026

Chancellor John Healey vows to cut red tape and unlock investment in first major growth speech
John Healey stepping off a private jet
Chancellor John Healey vows to cut red tape and unlock investment in first major growth speech
Chancellor John Healey has used his first major growth speech to set out reforms covering investment, regulation, drones, AI, infrastructure and regional economic powers.
Defence

7 Sep 2026

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